80 Series Patents Filed in 1958
Hey Doug,
I happened to locate the Electrolux Canada 80 Series patents in my AB Electrolux search for Anthony's ZC90a patents. I'd forgotten that at that time AB was the parent company of the CA subsidiary. Most parts were invented by Raymond Descarries, Edward Gaudry, Paul Gaudry, and B. E. Ohlson. Anyway, I found no 1957 patent info. for the 80 Series. Does this mean that it was introduced in 1958 rather than 1957, or would production have begun before the patents were filed? My research showed no mention of it or any particular model in 1957, albeit information was limited on Google books.
Incidentally, Mr. Descarries also invented a multi-use nozzle that is quite similar to the US version. Would that have been a Canadian version of it?
1-12. 80 Series Patents
13. 1933-1934 Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturers in CA - title page
14. 1933-1934 Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturers in CA - Electrolux (Canada) Ltd. 1725 Basin St., Montreal
15. 1957 INDUSTRIAL CANADA, Vol 58 - preview (models Z57, BA5, Z33)
16. 1958 CANADIAN HOMES AND GARDENS, Vol 35 - preview (model Z88)
17. 1964 INDUSTRIAL CANADA, Vol 65 - preview mentions that Electrolux cleaners were first sold in CA in 1931 and April 9, 1934 (factory opening?)
18-20. Multi-Use Nozzle Patent - Raymond Descarries
